Ahmad Shehab
Murrieta,CA
Summary
With 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision, this nurse is patient-oriented and excels at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Their expertise lies in the ICU/PCU specialty, where they have demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. They have a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments and are eager to contribute to team success while further developing their professional skills. With a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth, they are seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows them to leverage their interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse at ICU
UHS Southwest Healthcare system
08.2022 - Current
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse at ICU
Security Forces Hospital
01.2014 - 05.2022
- (600 Bed)
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse at ICU
King Abdullah University Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2014
- (800 Bed)
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse at ICU
King Hussein Cancer Center
02.2009 - 05.2009
- (350 Bed)
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Jordan University of Science &Technology
Jordan08-2008
Skills
- Effective Family Communication
- IV Therapy Administration
- Telemetry Analysis
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Proficient in Emergency Cardiac Response
- Policy Compliance
- Expertise in Ventilation Support
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Proficient in Task Management
- Team Collaboration Skills
- Effective Time Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advance Life Support, American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale, 06/01/22
- NCLEX - RN exam, 01/01/16
- New Mexico RN license
- California RN license
Affiliations
- Jordanian Nurses & Midwives Council, 2008
- Saudi Commission For Health Specialties, 2014 - 2022
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/15/86
- Nationality: Jordanian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse at ICU
UHS Southwest Healthcare system
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse at ICU
Security Forces Hospital
01.2014 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse at ICU
King Abdullah University Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse at ICU
King Hussein Cancer Center
02.2009 - 05.2009
BSN - Nursing
Jordan University of Science &Technology
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